HIGH PRECISION
CHICKEN NUGGET SORTING
High-precision nugget by nugget scanning, dramatically improves product quality, huge labor reduction, and operational efficiency.
The Smart Sorter uses laser imaging and computer-vision algorithms to inspect, singulate, and sort chicken nuggets in various product presentations.
Annual savings of $1M-$2M per year
*Assuming a nugget volume of 3,500 lbs/hr.
Key Benefits
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High-precision nugget-by-nugget laser imaging and analysis bring unparalleled uniformity to meet/exceed customer specs on a single pass
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50%+ Reduction in labor costs associated with nugget processing and sorting
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Increase trim upgrade yield
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Improve compliance with customer specifications while increasing yield of “in-spec” nugget
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Convert/upgrade nuggets that have historically been identified as “out-of-spec” (due to human error)
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Accurately meet customer spec on a single pass by eliminating unwanted nugget variation
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Hit target weight within 1.6g standard deviation
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Real-time process control, and innovative reporting features enable data-driven plant optimization
Stages of Operation
SINGLUATION
All nugget chunks are singulated & separated evenly across six high-speed belts.
IMAGING
Each individual nugget chunk is scanned by a 3D laser to measure its size and other dimensional attributes.
EJECTION
After being measured by the 3D laser, nuggets are air-blown into their respective bin/tote.
Features
Capacity: Nuggets 4,000 to 4,200 lbs/hr
Number of lanes: 6
Ejection: Take out conveyors
Automated Real-Time Reports
SMART Portal: Monitor machine performance remotely
Real-time Process
Enable innovative digital reporting features (Source-by-Source, Batch-by-Batch, and Nugget-by-Nugget) to drive plant optimization and eliminate/reduce QC labor needs.
Monitor machine performance remotely to identify suboptimal upstream settings that may negatively impact product uniformity and machine throughput.
Share complete digital reports with customers, eliminating/reducing the need for customer audits.
The number of bins/totes is entirely customizable depending on production goals & strategy.
For example:
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Bin 1: less than 10g
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Bin 2: 10g – 22g
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Bin 3: greater than 22g
Monitor machine performance remotely to identify suboptimal upstream settings that may be negatively impacting product uniformity and machine throughput
